ybq2008

ybq2008

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  1. 8 or 12 hour shifts (single mom)

    ybq2008 replied to sunyata's topic in General Nursing

    Also, keep in mind that most childcare facilities have after school programs where they will pick your child up from school, so you can keep both children in the same facility. You may also qualify...

  2. 8 or 12 hour shifts (single mom)

    ybq2008 replied to sunyata's topic in General Nursing

    12 hour shifts are awesome in a two parent household, because it can almost eliminate the need for child care. If one parent works M-F and the other works 12 hour weekend nights (like so many of my...

  3. Too direct?

    ybq2008 replied to RN623's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Everything is perception. I'm sure you have every good intention and that many of your patients are able to take the feedback and recommendations positively. We also tend to be a little thick-skined...

  4. 101 Things I Wish I'd Known Before BOLC

    ybq2008 replied to Lunah's topic in Government, Military

    Lunah, this is

  5. Becomming a new nurse make you literally sick?

    ybq2008 replied to jessi1106's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think I've picked up my first hospital bug too. Headaches, nausea, diarrhea, weakness, and a fluctuating low-grade temp. Luckily, I'm off three days this week. I guess this is another warm fuzzy...

  6. To all the newbie ER nurses out there...

    ybq2008 replied to shieldanvil81's topic in Emergency

    This is a great thread. Not quite in the ED yet, but hoping to be within the next year. Congrats

  7. Candidate performance report....Pearson Vue or BON?

    ybq2008 replied to November09RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It really sucks to be so close and not quite make it. I'm sorry I definitely support what others have suggested. I did a few thousand questions over my prep period and really made a mindful attempt...

  8. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    ybq2008 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Took NCLEX on 1/21. Got the good pop up this morning, which is so reassuring. I'm like everyone else, I won't officially believe it until my license posts. But it sure was nice to have some type of...

  9. GA, CO, or TX Which state has a higher pay rate for RN?

    ybq2008 replied to gapeacheykeen's topic in General Nursing

    There's been difficulty for new grads finding positions since roughly 2008, when the big recession started. We no longer live in the world of selecting jobs and specialities; we often have to take...

  10. What states have the best job outlook for new grads

    ybq2008 replied to marie010's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Pitt Memorial is in Greenville. I hear great things about the area an I had a classmate who interviewed and was offered a position there. It's worth exploring

  11. What states have the best job outlook for new grads

    ybq2008 replied to marie010's topic in First Year After Licensure

    NC was pretty tight last year, but has gotten better. I just graduated a few weeks ago and had two firm offers before graduation and one pending from the place I precepted. I accepted one of the firm...

  12. Accepted... should I get books and read ahead?

    ybq2008 replied to sarahmizzou's topic in General Students

    Please enjoy yourself. I'm wraping up my last semester and I would kill for a break. Take one for me...

  13. What is your policy on discussing grades with classmates?

    ybq2008 replied to aem31's topic in General Students

    i don't discuss grades. very occasionally, i may reciprocate with a close classmate who discloses her grade first (and without my prompting), but i do not participate the majority of the time. after...

  14. Awesome day -I, a lowly RN student "helped" deliver a baby!

    ybq2008 replied to HealerWoman's topic in General Students

    You go

  15. DNP in Anesthesia ONLINE

    ybq2008 replied to versed88's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I wish people would do the research before posting things like this. The online DNP program is for those who have already completed a master's degree the traditional route and are practicing CRNAs. It...

  16. how many uniforms to buy?

    ybq2008 replied to sajohnston1978's topic in General Students

    I bought three for the three patches the school provided. It's worked well for me and I'm 6 months from graduation. Good luck with your

  17. About loans

    ybq2008 replied to yisy4u's topic in General Students

    hi yisy4u, congratulations on being accepted into your nursing program. i'm sure you're really excited and anxious to square away everything before you begin. as for federal aid programs, eligibility...

  18. first day of summer break...and it sucks!!!!!!!!!!!

    ybq2008 replied to sophie<3's topic in General Students

    hi sophie, i just wanted you to know that you have more company than you think. i had a final today that made me tear up after turning it in, lol. all of that hard work! i guess we shall see how...

  19. I NEED HELP!

    ybq2008 replied to gilagila's topic in General Students

    Here's just a running head start, as I'm leaving work in about 2 minutes! :) Subjective (typically patient complaints): -Been coughing for the past week with green colour sputum. -Tired, achy,...

  20. Oh MY GOD!!! I WANT TO WORK HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    ybq2008 replied to cicatrixx15's topic in General Nursing

    I love this!

  21. Scrub Colors at Oklahoma City University Medical Center

    ybq2008 replied to rachelaleanRN2B's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Are you talking about the OU Medical Center (The University of Oklahoma)? There's a college by the name of Oklahoma City University in OKC, but there is no medical center attached. So I'm assuming you...

  22. Suggestions plz about Transition from RN to PA

    ybq2008 replied to mjcornnielies's topic in General Nursing

    thank you for your thorough explanation with citations. you've obviously made this point before :) work is slow tonight, so i thought i'd take a crack at your argument... you have confirmed that at...

  23. Suggestions plz about Transition from RN to PA

    ybq2008 replied to mjcornnielies's topic in General Nursing

    The argument that PAs have more 3 times as many clinical hours is extremely debatable. PAs typically begin school with no prior medical experience; with the exception of "shadowing" hours that some...

  24. Suggestions plz about Transition from RN to PA

    ybq2008 replied to mjcornnielies's topic in General Nursing

    PA schools usually require a few extra prerequisites beyond what a BSN program requires (Biochem, O-chem, Physics, etc.). Your transition is going to vary, depending on the programs you're interested...

  25. Should I tell my employer why I'm really leaving?

    ybq2008 replied to nursngstudent05's topic in General Nursing

    The dirty examination equipment is completely unacceptable and should be reported to the medical board, as it is the physician's responsibility to manage his practice. This totally contributes to why...